Essity stock: Tork investment targets future demand

Published on 11/14/2026 at 11:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Essity stock comes into focus after a Swedish capacity decision. The project is intended to support future demand for Tork products.

Essity expands Tork production capacity

Essity plans a new tissue machine at its Lilla Edet facility in Sweden.
The project is designed to support Professional Hygiene and improve production flexibility.
The machine is scheduled to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2028.

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Essity announced on Friday, November 13, 2026, that it will invest approximately SEK 850 million in a new tissue machine at its Lilla Edet facility in Sweden. The company said the project supports future demand in Professional Hygiene and the global Tork brand.

The investment will be carried out over three years. Essity expects the machine to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2028, with 50% higher production capacity than the existing machine. It will be able to produce paper hand towels, toilet paper, napkins and wiping products using virgin and recycled fiber.

Capacity project extends the Tork outlook

Essity's press release describes the investment as part of the growth plan for Professional Hygiene. Around 400 employees work at the Lilla Edet facility, which mainly supplies Professional Hygiene and also serves Consumer Tissue.

Essity B closed at SEK 292.40 on Nasdaq Stockholm on Friday, November 13, up 0.90% from the SEK 289.80 close on Friday, November 6. The weekly move puts the share modestly higher as investors weigh the capacity expansion alongside the company's broader operating outlook.

Essity stock traded at 26.34 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:24 CET on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Essity B at a glance

Company: Essity AB
ISIN: SE0009922164
Home exchange: Nasdaq Stockholm
Lang & Schwarz quote: 26.34 euros, November 14, 2026 at 11:24 CET
Weekly change: +0.90%, from SEK 289.80 on November 6, 2026, to SEK 292.40 on November 13, 2026

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